New Books in Critical Theory
Marshall Poe
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Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 2, 2024 • 59min
Feng-Mei Heberer, "Asians on Demand: Mediating Race in Video Art and Activism" (U Minnesota Press, 2023)
Feng-Mei Heberer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema, discusses her book 'Asians on Demand: Mediating Race in Video Art and Activism'. Topics include challenging stereotypes, visibility politics in film, video art and activism in different contexts, erasure of racial discourse in post-war Europe, disrupting identity expectations through art, stateless cinema, and sentimental activism in Taiwan.
Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 7min
Balihar Sanghera and Elmira Satybaldieva, "Rentier Capitalism and Its Discontents: Power, Morality and Resistance in Central Asia" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2021)
Balihar Sanghera and Elmira Satybaldieva discuss rentier capitalism and countermovements in Central Asia, highlighting grassroots activism against neoliberal commodification. The podcast explores rent extraction, moral justifications, and social struggles in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, shedding light on economic dynamics and societal resistance in the region.
Jul 1, 2024 • 44min
Kehbuma Langmia, "Black 'Race' and the White Supremacy Saga" (Anthem Press, 2024)
Dr. Kehbuma Langmia challenges notions of race and white supremacy, highlighting the origins of civilization in Africa. He discusses the impact of colonial education, flaws in ideas of racial superiority, lack of African history representation in education, and the importance of incorporating Afrocentric theories in academic curricula.
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Jun 30, 2024 • 1h 29min
Race, Social Reproduction, and Capitalist Totality
Geographer William Conroy discusses the interconnected themes of race, gender, ecology, and capitalism, highlighting the complexities of studying these interactions. The debate on race and capitalism within the context of racial capitalism is explored, along with the interconnection of race, capitalism, and social reproduction. Debates on the Marxist concept of totality in political science and urban studies are also discussed, emphasizing the importance of anti-racism efforts and unique political responses.
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Jun 30, 2024 • 1h 15min
Bayley J. Marquez, "Plantation Pedagogy: The Violence of Schooling Across Black and Indigenous Space" (U California Press, 2024)
Author Bayley J. Marquez discusses 'Plantation Pedagogy,' exploring how industrial education linked slavery to land dispossession. The podcast delves into historical analysis of plantation pedagogy globally, its impact on Black and Indigenous education, and challenges linear narratives in historical analysis.
Jun 30, 2024 • 51min
Michael Sonenscher, "Capitalism: The Story Behind the Word" (Princeton UP, 2022)
Historian Michael Sonenscher discusses the historical origins of capitalism, exploring its connection to war finance and the division of labor. The conversation dives into Rousseau's separation of professions, Adam Smith's division of labor, Marx's views on communism, Hegel's concept of civil society, and critiques of the division of labor within capitalism.
Jun 28, 2024 • 57min
Joshua Schuster, "What Is Extinction?: A Natural and Cultural History of Last Animals" (Fordham UP, 2023)
Joshua Schuster, author of 'What Is Extinction?: A Natural and Cultural History of Last Animals,' discusses the changing perceptions of extinction over time. He explores last animal photography, extreme biopolitics in the Third Reich, de-extinction technologies, and the development of new literary genres related to extinction. Schuster offers critical insights into how cultural forms shape our understanding of species finitude.
Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
Christina M. García, "Corporeal Readings of Cuban Literature and Art: The Body, the Inhuman, and Ecological Thinking" (U Florida Press, 2024)
Author Christina M. García explores Cuban literature and art challenging body assumptions, emphasizing shared materiality and vulnerability. Topics include aesthetics vs. ethics, El Hombre Nuevo archetype, marginalized bodies, corporeal readings in art and literature, and marginalized voices in Cuban culture.
Jun 27, 2024 • 38min
Post-Orientalism Revisited: A Conversation with Salman Sayyid
Salman Sayyid discusses post-Orientalism and the impact of Edward Said's work, challenging conventional knowledge production. Topics include reconstructing Islamic practices post-colonialism, deconstructing Orientalism's legacy, and reinterpreting historical narratives starting with Plato in relation to Caliphate. The conversation also explores Orientalism's effects on perceptions in and outside the Islamic world, urging for a reflective approach to counter Orientalist narratives.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 35min
Shyam Ranganathan, "Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice" (Singing Dragon, 2024)
Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, a pioneer in Indian moral philosophy, discusses decolonizing Yoga, highlighting its precolonial roots and challenging the impact of Western colonialism on the practice. The podcast explores the role of different South Asian philosophies in Yoga, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and autonomy. It also dives into the subversive nature of yoga, promoting personal growth and relationship enhancement beyond physical exercise.
